Hic Est Arcana Divina Anima Mundi by Mondwin
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
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First of all be understanding, drawing quality is not great because of reduced size and quality to be within the limits of Renderosity.
Anima Mundi. It's a very difficult concept. Many people know the Gaia Hypothesis - but for those who do not know, I briefly summarize from Wikipedia:
The Gaia hypothesis, also known as Gaia theory or Gaia principle, proposes that all organisms and their inorganic surroundings on Earth are closely integrated to form a single and self-regulating complex system, maintaining the conditions for life on the planet.
This is a modern theory, also considered by some a little risky. In many ancient peoples and civilizations, another idea was considered: the Anima Mundi. Again a litte resume from Wikipedia:
The world soul (in Latin Anima mundi) is, according to several systems of thought, an intrinsic connection between all living things on the planet, which relates to our world in much the same way as the soul is connected to the human body. The idea originated with Plato and was an important component of most Neoplatonic systems.
It is immediately obvious the similarity between the two concepts.
Although the definition is the original Greek civilization, its actual origins are older than history. Although with minor variations, this idea has been present throughout history, civilizations and people, at least until the expansion of the monotheistic religions. These, however, did not deny the idea itself, rather it has been subject to the divinity.
Even today many important religious and theologians, as well as scientists, rediscover and reaffirm this idea in its entirety.
Thousands of years to become aware of something that the ancient peoples knew already. But despite this, we all see what we are doing wrong and evil to the Earth, to people, to life ... to the soul of the world.
Some even consider the human race as a disease of the world and fear the consequences of this. Maybe it's an extreme idea, maybe not.
If there is a soul in the world, it certainly suffer. It took a lot of patience. But I think the man has always been too evil to deserve the patience in the world. Today, our ever-present cruelty, though masked by the complexity of a modern civilization, we add the abuse of every available resource. And we are all guilty, all of us. So, how much patience will yet the world?
Today, we all know, is a difficult time. But still there are people, many people, who continue to abuse everything and everyone. How long can we tolerate? How much more our world, our home, can tolerate?
I'm not interested in stories and theories about the End of the World, 2012, and other such things. The world is alive, it grows, it changes, it has its good times and difficult ones. But we have gone beyond the laws of nature. Any time, we can pass the no return point. We can disappear in a short time, the world will go on, though. It has a future, we may not.
In my picture there are men who prays, they ask for forgiveness and help, but really we believe that this is enough?
Each of us, honestly, knows or should know the answer.
Maybe it's time to follow the heart, to use the reason, not the cruelty and abuse. It is time to think about, it is time to build our future not to destroy it.

Comments (369)
I liked many of your work. Enjoyed the view. Thank you for your wonderful imagination.
The phases of the moon is a very nice touch
Nicely done!
I do think that humans are like a disease or parasites on the earth, and she shakes herself like a dog shakes itself to rid itself of fleas ... So yes, I believe that earth is a living thing, and that we have and continue to defile her. Born into this world at this time as we are, it is almost impossible not to contribute to the evils we do to this earth. We all need transportation to get to our jobs, and often those jobs are huge contributors to the ills of the planet .. sigh .. I could go on and on, but you have already said it all so beautifully. Your art, depicting the belief of earth and all it's life forms being intercontected, is superb, beautiful, and soul touching.
Magnifique représentation d'un symbolisme prégnant
Make that 178. :-)
Picture detail and Religious feels.
Very interesting read, thank you for the info...and I have enjoyed looking at your creation too...
beatiful
Superb work and fascinating concept!
Beautiful and surreal. Kudos to the artist.
your words and image are of great influence to me, I wish that you would post more.... but until then, the words I live by are ... beauty and truth... this has both... bravo!
What GREAT ART! and followed by such a lifting story. I see it every day the Earth is a live. and we are here to witness it's life. And even know YES there is Evil, with out Evil we would not know when something is Good. And we would have nothing to compare it to. Great Art and great gift of words you have here. I love this Guy, Maybe you'll see that science and Spirit are coming together. this is a 6 part series where Gregg, speaks of GREAT advances on the Existence of the SOUL. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWXPp2Rpj1c&feature=related Enjoy
Fantastic work!!!
It is always a treat to view the rare offering from you here on Renderosity. Spectacular envisioning of Anima Mundi.
Great work my dear. And wise words.
Thanks for commenting my work. I really enjoyed your work.
Excellent artwork, and interesting read.
Fantastic illustration of a complex topic! Very well done.
Excellent Work, Very creative composition. Beautiful Art.
BELLA IMMAGINE...
A beautiful and powerful work!
Fantastic scene here, Wilma, I love all the wonderful details in this. Beautiful work! :)
Excellent image, fantastic work :)
Very nice!!
Amazing and striking image!
Very thought provoking narrative and a beautiful image to illustrate. Outstanding!
Very nice composition and render.
Superbe image et réalisation! Great job
A thought I have had often. Thank you for sharing. May blessings and beauty surround you.